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http://www.RyKyRecords.com proudly presents the song 'Why Can't Things Be Like They Used To Be?' Written and Performed by Joseph Francis Michael Pokorny From Philadelphia, The Rock And Roll Musical and the "Songwriter Man" CD Album Copyright © 2004 by Joseph F.M. Pokorny http://www.SongwriterMan.com/whycant.htm Listen to an Introductory Soundclip -- Order the CD! Download the "Songwriter Man" CD Lyrics Songbook Tell me, Why Can’t Things Be Like They Used To Be? It was grand when I had you and yesterday. Every morning, Mr. Sun would shine. At least, it always seemed that way… Say! I can hear that dear old gang of mine Singin’ a happy tune. Sweet Adeline, Oh, baby, be mine! We even had a silvery moon in June! Tell me, Why Can’t Things Be Like They Used To Be? What went wrong? Why did you ever have to go? There’s no answers… Only memories. Oh, honey, How I loved you so! Please come back! I miss your kisses! No other love Could be a love like this is. Why Can’t Things Be Like They Used To, Why Can’t Things Be Like They Used To, Why Can’t Things Be Like They Used To Be? I can hear that dear old gang of mine Singin’ a happy tune. Sweet Adeline, Oh, baby, be mine! We even had a silvery moon in June! Tell me, Why Can’t Things Be Like They Used To Be? What went wrong? Why did you ever have to go? There’s no answers… Only memories. Oh, honey, How I loved you so! Please come back! I miss your kisses! No other love Could be a love like this is. Why Can’t Things Be Like They Used To, Why Can’t Things Be Like They Used To, Why Can’t Things Be Like They Used To Be? Oh yeah! Tell me, Why Can’t Things Be Like They Used To Be? Listen to Soundclips from this album! Buy the CD! Download a FREE Lyric Songbook featuring lyrics to the entire "Songwriter Man" CD Album! About RyKy Records (tm) | Affiliate Program | Artists | CD's | Coming Soon Community Involvement | Custom Songbook Opportunities | Fan Club Link To Us | Lyric Songbooks | Musicals and Cantatas Released Songs | RyKy Records Newsletter | Sheet Music Order CD Albums | Listen To Soundclips Of Our Released Songs! Media Center | Contact Us Privacy Policy | Anti-Spam Policy | Legal Information RyKy Records... Making A Difference With Music (tm) RyKy Records (tm) is the music label of Voron Communications, Philadelphia, PA Contact: | Copyright © 2006 Voron Communications.